Popular Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai Detained Over Alleged Promotion of Fraudulent Apps
Pakistani YouTuber Saud ur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, has been detained at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport after being placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL).
Authorities allege that he promoted gambling and trading applications such as Binomo, which reportedly used cryptocurrency-based deposits and withdrawals to conceal fraudulent activities.
According to the FIR, these apps misled the public by presenting themselves as legitimate investment platforms, ultimately causing significant financial losses. Investigators have reportedly recovered evidence including:
A mobile phone with relevant data
WhatsApp conversations about Binomo promotions
Contacts linked to illegal advertising campaigns
Records of illicit payments processed through cryptocurrency
Officials further claim that Saud ur Rehman acted as Binomo’s country manager in Pakistan without authorization from regulatory bodies such as the SECP or FBR.
Authorities warn that such platforms pose serious risks by:
Disguising gambling as investment
Exploiting cryptocurrencies to evade regulation
Making recovery of victims’ funds nearly impossible
Undermining public trust in legitimate fintech and crypto projects
Legal proceedings have been initiated under multiple sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). Investigations into potential accomplices remain ongoing.